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The PSU Research Greenhouse is a 5,000 square foot aluminum and
polycarbonate facility south of Stott Center. The first phase was
completed in 2007. A second phase, for which fundraising is in
progress, will bring the total square footage to nearly 11,000. The
new Research Greenhouse furthers PSU's commitment to being a green
campus. In a remarkable achievement for a plant growth facility, the
Research Greenhouse achieved LEED Silver certification for energy efficiency
and sustainability through the use of sophisticated environmental
controls and innovative architecture.
Currently, the greenhouse consists of four independently controlled
compartments, a head house, and a covered patio. Each compartment is
720 square feet with 400 square feet of usable bench space. The
compartments are devoted exclusively to research projects by faculty
in Biology, Physics, and Environmental Sciences and Resources; plant
materials used for teaching are cultivated in additional facilities in
Science Buildings 1 and 2. All rooms have independent temperature and
lighting controls. The Wadsworth Versistep controllers can be run
remotely by researchers using StepSaver software, which can provide
users with continuous information on environmental conditions within
the compartments.
Inquiries about the facility should be directed to the Greenhouse
Manager, Dr. Lane Greer at ph: 503-725-2787, email:
greerl(at)pdx(dot)edu. Requests for greenhouse space should be made
using this form.
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